Indian Air Force

The three units which received citation are -- 2255 Squadron Det Air Force, 47 Squadron and 116 Helicopter Unit. The 47 Squadron was formed on December 18, 1959 and is presently equipped with the MiG-29 Upgrade aircraft. After the pre-emptive strikes by the IAF on February 26, 2019, the Squadron was deployed for the Air Defence role.

The three units which received citation are -- 2255 Squadron Det Air Force, 47 Squadron and 116 Helicopter Unit. The 47 Squadron was formed on December 18, 1959 and is presently equipped with the MiG-29 Upgrade aircraft. After the pre-emptive strikes by the IAF on February 26, 2019, the Squadron was deployed for the Air Defence role.

Over the years, Rolls-Royce has established a strong ecosystem in India to support these engines. A dedicated Defence Service Centre in Bengaluru supports all Rolls-Royce engines in operation with the Armed Forces, with a dedicated team ensuring optimum availability of engines and time on the wing while reducing maintenance and overhaul times.

Speaking to media persons ahead of the Air Force Day which is scheduled on October 8, Chaudhari said that the strength will continue to be 35 squadrons in the next decade. When asked about the S-400 missile system, Chaudhari said that the first SAM system will be inducted within this year but it will be no substitute to the fighter jets.

Addressing the annual press conference ahead of Air Force Day (October 8), Air Chief Marshal Chaudhari said that the Chinese PLAAF has increased its presence at three airfields across the Line of Actual Control. "China is developing airfields with multiple aircraft but flying from high altitude is a weak area," he said.

After assuming charge, the new chief said that he was honoured and privileged to have been entrusted with the responsibility of leading the Indian Air Force. Extending greetings to all Air Warriors, non-combatants (enrolled), DSC personnel, civilians and their families, Air Chief Marshal Chaudhari expressed absolute faith and confidence in their ability to accomplish all assigned tasks.

"The Indian Navy is closely monitoring the movement of the Cyclonic Storm and is in constant liaison with the state administrations for rendering assistance as required," a release from the Ministry of Defence said. As part of the preparedness, Flood Relief Teams and Diving Teams have already been positioned at Odisha and are ready at Visakhapatnam to render immediate assistance.

'Give wings to your dreams', the theme of Sunday's air show is to motivate youth to join the Air Force and to promote tourism in the region. Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha will flag off the show while IAF skydiving team Akash Ganga, Suryakiran Aerobatic and Display Teams will be performing. "We want to give a feel to the youth about the working of the Air Force.

Out of the 56, Airbus will deliver 16 aircraft in flyway conditions within four years, whereas, the remaining 40 will be produced in India by a joint partnership between Tata Group and Airbus Spain. This is the first project of its kind in which a military aircraft will be manufactured in India under technology transfer by a private company and is expected to cost close to $3bn.

Commissioned into the IAF's fighter stream on December 29, 1982, Air Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari has held various command, staff, and instructional appointments at various levels. "Government has decided to appoint Air Marshal V.R. Chaudhari, PVSM, AVSM, VM, presently Vice Chief of Air Staff, as the next Chief of Air Staff," a Defence Ministry statement said.